ALEXEI
ZHITNIK
D
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
225 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
15
years
Debut
1992-93
Born
Oct 10, 1972
(52 yrs)
Kiev, USSR (UKR)
Drafted
Drafted by Los Angeles in 1991 (4/81).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-30 |
Contract bought out by the Atlanta Thrashers.
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| 2008-02-21 |
Missed 1 game (flu).
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| 2008-02-16 |
Flu, day-to-day.
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| 2007-02-24 |
Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers.
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The Atlanta Thrashers acquired defenseman Alexei Zhitnik from the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Braydon Coburn. |
| 2006-12-16 |
Acquired from the New York Islanders.
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The Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenseman Alexei Zhitnik from the New York Islanders for defenseman Freddy Meyer and a conditional third-round draft pick. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2001-02, 1998-99 |
| Olympic | Olympic Gold Medal Olympic Gold Medal | 1992 (CIS) |
| Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal Olympic Silver Medal | 1998 (Russia) |
